Episode Ratings Grid

Every episode at a glance, color-coded by rating. Rows are episode numbers within each season, columns are seasons.

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E1
7.3
7.7
E2
7.8
7.7
E3
7.8
7.5
E4
7.1
8.0
E5
7.2
8.2
E6
7.1
8.8
E7
7.1
E8
7.3
E9
7.0
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Episode Power Rankings

The best and worst episodes at a glance. Use this to find must-watch episodes or ones you might want to skip.

🏆 Top Episodes

#1 8.8

S2E6 Crime and Punishment

Keith Raniere is found guilty on all charges, including racketeering, sex trafficking, forced labor conspiracy, identity theft and production and possession of child pornography. Many survivors of his abuse come forward to deliver powerful victim impact statements and he is sentenced to 120 years. His supporters work to exonerate him, and he plans to appeal. Nancy Salzman comes to a painful reckoning; she is sentenced to 42 months in federal prison.

#2
S2E5 8.2

The Room

A witness for the prosecution gives heart-wrenching testimony about how Keith Raniere groomed her from a very young age and describes the coercive abuse she suffered at his hands, including being isolated in a room for two years. We learn the witness’s younger sister was preyed upon by Raniere; this shocking and overwhelming evidence finally convinced Nancy Salzman to plead guilty and disavow Raniere. The trial concludes and all await the verdict.

#3
S2E4 8.0

The Breach

Lauren Salzman testifies to decades of manipulation at the hands of Keith Raniere, a man she loved. Her loyalty and devotion eventually turned her into both a victim and victimizer of other women. NXIVM supporters are unconvinced by the evidence presented in court. Nancy Salzman grapples with learning the extent of Raniere’s sexual pursuit of both of her daughters.

  1. 4. S1E2 "Viscera" 7.8
  2. 5. S1E3 "At Cause" 7.8
  3. 6. S2E1 "Tests of Loyalty" 7.7
  4. 7. S2E2 "Rapport" 7.7
  5. 8. S2E3 "Stimulus and Response" 7.5
  6. 9. S1E1 "The Science of Joy" 7.3
  7. 10. S1E8 "The Wound" 7.3

📉 Bottom Episodes

#15
S1E9 7.0

The Fall

Keith hasn't been seen in Clifton Park for weeks, and the team gets a tip on where he might be. Catherine meets with India, who maintains her position. Mark and Bonnie return to Clifton Park for the first time since leaving NXIVM and confront their memories of Keith and the curriculum. Sarah, Bonnie, Mark, Nippy, and Catherine face a shocking development in the case.

  1. 14. S1E7 "Blame & Responsibility" 7.1
  2. 13. S1E6 "Honesty & Disclosure" 7.1
  3. 12. S1E4 "Building Character" 7.1
  4. 11. S1E5 "Class 1 Data" 7.2
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The Quality Arc

Each point is an episode, plotted chronologically. The colored bands mark season boundaries. Look for upward or downward trends to see if quality improved or declined over time.

S1 S2 6.57.17.78.38.99.5 Rating 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 Episode 10 9 8 7 6 5
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Episode Engagement

Vote count shows how many people cared enough to rate. High votes + high rating = beloved classic. High votes + low rating = notorious stinker. Low votes + high rating = hidden gem.

Rating threshold:
2 Standouts
6 Infamous
6 Hidden Gems
1 Forgettable
Standouts Infamous Hidden Gems Forgettable Global: 7.5 7.07.47.78.18.48.8 Rating 106 141 189 252 336 Votes (log scale)
Top Standout: S1E2 Viscera
Most Infamous: S1E1 The Science of Joy
Best Hidden Gem: S2E6 Crime and Punishment

Episodes plotted by rating vs. vote count. The vertical line marks the rating threshold (7.5). More votes = more engagement. Toggle above to compare against global or show-specific median.

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Season Momentum

Did each season build momentum or fizzle out? Green arrows mean the finale rated higher than the premiere. Red means the opposite. Longer arrows = bigger swings.

5678910 Rating S1 7.5 7.2 -0.4 S2 7.7 8.5 +0.8
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Season Consistency

Some seasons are reliable bangers. Others are hit-or-miss. Each dot is an episode. Tightly clustered dots mean consistent quality. Scattered dots mean a mixed bag.

678910 Rating S1 Typical avg 7.3 S2 Typical avg 8.0 Episode Premiere/Finale

Each dot is an episode. Clustered dots = consistent quality. Scattered dots = variable season. Hover for episode details.

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